“Freedom is not given to us by anyone we have to cultivate it ourselves. It is a daily practice...no one can prevent you from being aware of each step you take or each breath in and breath out. ”-Thich Nhat Hanh

“Most people see what is, and never see what can be.”-Albert Einstein

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”-Viktor E. Frankl

“The mind is everything; what you think you become.”-Buddha

“Be proud of how far you have come, and have faith in how far you can go.”-Richard Springs

“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is mystery, today is a gift, that's why they call it present...”-Source Unknown

“Smile, breathe and go slowly.”-Thich Nhat Hanh

“The value of life lies not in the length of days, but in the use we make of them.”-Michel De Montaigne

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”-Viktor E. Frankl

“Within you lies a power greater than what lies before you.”-Rhonda Blake

3 Breathing Techniques - Uplift Your Mood

Wednesday, October 03, 2012

3 Breathing Techniques - Uplift Your Mood

Did you know that each day, a quarter of a million people miss
work because of stress? And, 75% of all illnesses are thought to be
stress related. And 90% of all doctor visits are thought to be
stress related. As the frantic pace continues to escalate in
our current day world, more and more people are looking to find
ways to cope.

"Practicing regular, mindful breathing can be calming and
energizing and can even help with stress-related health problems
ranging from panic attacks to digestive disorders." -Andrew
Weil, M.D.

2 Ocean Breath (Ujayii) this breathing technique
is energizing and extremely calming. It is most commonly used
during a yoga practice because it concentrates and directs the
breath, providing more power and focus. The Ocean Breath is
extremely beneficial to the body because it oxygenates the brain,
slows the breath, relaxes the body, helps build energy and
maintains an increased pressure in the abdomen area to support the
spine. Try out: Ocean
Breath

3 Bellow Breath: also known as Bhastrika- if you
are feeling tired or depressed, this technique of breathing which
forces inhalations and exhalations very quickly, will immediately
begin to elevate your mood and cause a feeling of
invigoration. Try out: Bellow
Breath

Note: If you have any medical conditions, are pregnant, or
otherwise unsure of whether or not you should try these techniques,
please consult a doctor before you do them.

This entry was written by mindful2,
posted on Wednesday, October 03, 2012